Isbn: 9781334208997 - mechanics' magazine, 1824, vol. 2 (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book, first published in 1824, explores the nascent field of mechanical engineering and its promise for industrial advancement. The author, an early adaptor of steam power, discovered the benefits of steam and believed it to be instrumental in the burgeoning industrial revolution. He developed a new type of steam engine which could generate enough power to run heavy machinery and heralded the era of mechanization. The author chronicles his journey to modernize the factory with the implementation of steam power and by doing so lay the foundations for the future expansion of railways and factories which would come to define the Victorian age. This book is a fascinating insight into the remarkable technological advancements of the early 19th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…